Beta-2 agonists not associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s
Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists…
COPD
Vaccination halves risk of long Covid
Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East…
Respiratory disease in early childhood and mortality
Respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death in adulthood: Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in…
Community pharmacies ‘hold the key’ to levelling up
Respiratory experts are now calling for additional funding so pharmacies can provide life-saving support to people with asthma and COPD.…
What takes your breath away by the British Lung Foundation
https://youtu.be/XGgDNwqIX2Q The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity looking after the nation's lungs. With your support, we’ll make…
COPD: Many do not understand their condition
The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling for people with suspected or diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to receive…
BLF launch hub for people with lung conditions
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has launched a technology for lung health hub on their website. This hub aims to…
Air pollution cancels out exercise health benefits
Exposure to air pollution on city streets is enough to counter the beneficial health effects of exercise in older adults,…
Why we support more tax on diesel
Increased tax on new diesel vehicles is a welcome move, but there is still much more to be done to…
Sing for lung health
People with lung conditions like COPD and asthma are often breathless. Damage to airways and lung tissue means that the…
A Christmas carol for lung health
Singing carols at Christmas is a pleasure enjoyed by many, but singing of all kinds can be a health boon…
COPD – getting the best out of treatments
We are still some way off finding a cure for COPD, the umbrella term for several different lung conditions including…